Human Resources Manager: Lebanon, IN

Position Purpose:

Oversees, plans, leads, and coordinates all aspects of the human resources function at Lebanon, IN manufacturing facility.

Essential Functions:

• Manage industrial relations activities including work rules, safety programs, attendance, and discipline.
• Establishes and promotes a participative environment and pro-active union avoidance program in Lebanon.
• Seeks ways to expand communications and associate involvement.
• Manage salaried associate relation’s issues.
• Participates as a member of the plant management team to establish operating goals and implementation plans.
• Maintains awareness of all business issues to maximize contribution to the success of the plant.
• Recruits and/or coordinate recruiting for all hourly and salaried positions.
• Maintains division policies for selecting quality candidates capable of growth within the division and corporation.
• Provides orientation to new associates, both hourly and salaried.
• Implements training and development to support individual and business goals, such as quality, safety, productivity, and customer service.
• Administers performance appraisal system and execute organizational development systems in coordination with divisional staff.
• Administers fringe and benefit programs for hourly and salaried associates.
• Administers corporate and divisional policies and procedures and meet statutory requirements.
• Develops and maintains ISO procedures for HR as required.
• Keeps appropriate files and records, including payroll and attendance.
• Coordinates the plant’s safety, Workers Comp, and loss control activities.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, industrial/organizational psychology, or organizational development.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• SHRM certification preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PC application literacy required.
• 5 - 7 years professional experience, 3 or more years managing a complete HR function in a manufacturing environment reporting to the plant manager.
• Hands-on experience in fostering a non-union and participative workplace.
• Significant involvement in recruiting and selecting a quality hourly and salaried workforce program.
• Experience in developing and implementing health, safety, and workers compensation programs.
• Work experience outside the HR function is a strong positive.

Physical Demands:

• Constant sitting, twisting, grasping, and fine manipulation.
• Minimal walking and standing.
• Occasional lifting 1-10 lbs.
• Occasional carrying 1-10 lbs.
• Occasional carrying 1-10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work Environment: Office/Administrative.
• Lighting: Adequate.
• Ventilation: Adequate.
• Temperature: Temperature controlled with AC/Heat.

Behavioral Traits:

Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs

Empathy - Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others.

Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

Development & Continual Learning - Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.

Interviewing Others - Asks questions in ways that enhance the clarity, quality, and reliability of information.

Listening - Understands and learns from what others say.

Reading Comprehension - Grasps the meaning of information written in English and applies it to work situations.

Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect

Researching Information - Identifies, collects, and organizes data for analysis and decision-making.

Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

Self-Management - Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals

Speaking - Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand.

Stress Tolerance - Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.

Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.